Fire and Security Systems Apprentice
CABLE CONSULTANTS LTD
NEWCASTLE (NE16 6EA)
Closes in 12 days (Friday 10 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 March 2026
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Summary
Kickstart your career as a Fire and Security Systems Apprentice with a dynamic, privately-owned company delivering essential life-safety systems across the UK. Supporting a wide range of clients—primarily within the care sector.
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
- Training course
- Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm, 30 mins lunch break.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 13 April 2026
- Duration
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2 years 9 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fire and Security Systems Apprentice at Cable Consultants Ltd. The successful applicant would have excellent long-term prospects as the company continues to grow and would benefit from joining a small team where they can receive more intensive training and full support throughout their apprenticeship.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person who is enthusiastic, hardworking and wants to learn new skills.
Main duties:
- Assist with the installation and commissioning of Nurse Call, Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting, and Access Control systems
- Carry out routine servicing and maintenance to ensure systems remain fully operational and compliant
- Support with fault finding and small remedial repairs across a variety of sites
- Work alongside experienced engineers to develop technical knowledge and practical skills
- Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with company and industry standards
- Maintain accurate records of work carried out and report any issues to senior engineers
- Deliver a professional and courteous service when interacting with clients on-site
- Probationary period applies
Where you'll work
UNIT 11B
HOBSON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
BURNOPFIELD
NEWCASTLE
NE16 6EA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Comply with safety legislation, codes of practice, risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work and apply control measures.
- Complete functionality tests of systems and components during commissioning systems.
- Apply and implement system design, planning and installations including additional components to existing systems.
- Carry out takeover procedure, diagnose and repair faults.
- Operate ICT equipment and systems to store, retrieve, manipulate, transmit or receive digital data and electronic information.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability, regulations and standards.
- Complete functionality tests of systems and components during handover of systems.
- Carries out risk assessments.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers using sector specific terminology.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, as part of a team. Consult and engage with occupants or others who are or could be affected by work (for example vulnerable, older, and disabled people) and respond appropriately.
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders using sector specific terminology through written means.
- Plan and install systems cabling.
- Carry out maintenance activities on fire detection and alarm systems and their components.
- Carry out maintenance activities on intrusion alarm, access control, video surveillance (CCTV) and their components.
- Comply with safety legislation, codes of practice, risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work and apply control measures.
- Complete functionality tests of systems and components during commissioning systems.
- Apply and implement system design, planning and installations including additional components to existing systems.
- Carry out takeover procedure, diagnose and repair faults.
- Operate ICT equipment and systems to store, retrieve, manipulate, transmit or receive digital data and electronic information.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability, regulations and standards.
- Complete functionality tests of systems and components during handover of systems.
- Carries out risk assessments.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers using sector specific terminology.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, as part of a team. Consult and engage with occupants or others who are or could be affected by work (for example vulnerable, older, and disabled people) and respond appropriately.
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders using sector specific terminology through written means.
- Plan and install systems cabling.
- Carry out maintenance activities on fire detection and alarm systems and their components.
- Carry out maintenance activities on intrusion alarm, access control, video surveillance (CCTV) and their components.
Training schedule
Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard - will attend a combination of weekly/fortnightly day release at our Team Valley training centre
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Ambitious and eager to learn
Other requirements
Driving licence would be preferred but is not essential for the right candidate who is looking to achieve this within an agreed timescale.
About this employer
Safety Systems Distribution Ltd is a specialist UK-based provider of care and safety technology solutions, supporting healthcare environments such as care homes, hospitals, and supported living facilities. Established in 1998, the company operates nationwide, offering a full range of services including the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of systems tailored to client needs
After this apprenticeship
- As you progress in the role, you’ll move towards more independent working, including being assigned your own company van and managing allocated jobs
- With growing experience, your responsibilities will increase, providing opportunities to take ownership of projects and develop into a project management role
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED
Eva Wright
ewright@accesstraining.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023173.
Apply now
Closes in 12 days (Friday 10 April 2026 at 11:59pm)